Does Illinois' successful offseason equate to top-squad status in the Big Ten - or is Michigan still the team-to-beat?

College basketball rosters are now mostly set, and it’s time to provide a much clearer preseason Top 25 than the early April crapshoots.

After the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline, here is where top pundits – including those of us at Illinois on SI – rank the Illini nationally

Which teams climbed and which ones fell after spring ball?

The Wolverines aren't ranked No. 1, but is Michigan ranked properly?

Does Illinois' successful offseason equate to top-squad status in the Big Ten - or is Michigan still the team-to-beat?

The last two national champions will battle for that preseason top spot after excellent offseason work.